Mt. Olivet Homes

Project description

A 36-home residential plan.

The February 18, 2025 schematic design package prepared by Gronning Architects presents a four-level residential development at 1239 Mount Olivet Road, Washington, DC 20002. The plan organizes 36 units around a landscaped internal courtyard, with private rear yards shown for a number of homes.

• Address1239 Mount Olivet Road, Washington, DC 20002
• Project nameMt. Olivet Homes
• Program36 residential units
• Building planFour levels
• Lot area18,881.51 SF
• Gross floor area51,875 SF
• ArchitectGronning Architects PLLC
• Design packageFebruary 18, 2025

Residential program

Designed around larger-format homes.

The unit count schedule identifies a mix of three-, four-, and five-bedroom residences. The package lists four three-bedroom units, ten four-bedroom units, and twenty-two five-bedroom units, for a total of 36 homes and 162 bedrooms.

• 3-bedroom homes4 units · 6% of mix
• 4-bedroom homes10 units · 29% of mix
• 5-bedroom homes22 units · 65% of mix
• Parking11 spaces required (per package)
• Zoning districtMU-4 (per package)
• Green Area Ratio0.313 (study score)

The architectural package notes that the unit mix may fluctuate, and that the floor area could potentially increase subject to the study assumptions shown. These are design-package figures, not confirmation of final approvals or as-built conditions.

Design and setting

A landscaped courtyard at the center.

The schematic design illustrates a contemporary street-facing facade with dark brick and panel materials, varied window openings, and planted edges along the sidewalk. The courtyard rendering shows a pedestrian-scale internal passage framed by the residential units.

Project imagery

Facade and courtyard

Images and project information are drawn from the February 18, 2025 schematic design package.